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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-022133"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BNAI"
cik: "0001838163"
company_name: "Brand Engagement Network Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T18:58:00.978266+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BEN invests $1M in Accelevate, signs exclusive Mexico reseller and global deal

## Summary
- Executed two definitive Reseller Agreements with Accelevate on May 7, 2026: exclusive Mexico (5-year) and global (excl. Mexico/LATAM).
- Licensor receives 35% of gross revenue (excl. hardware) from sales; joint Pricing Committee established.
- Strategic investment of $1,000,000 at $8M pre-money valuation; includes 100% coverage warrants, board seat, and right of first refusal.
- Second $750,000 installment triggered by completion of reseller agreements; initial $250,000 paid previously.
- Press release also announces newly granted U.S. Patent No. 12,581,163 for AI real-time messaging in fleet operations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-022133
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BNAI
- cik: 0001838163
- company_name: Brand Engagement Network Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226022133/0001493152-26-022133-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226022133/form8-k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: b07b90d09f7d9931e950006a9d3f4529ca816cb5
  claim: Brand Engagement Network Inc. entered into Reseller Agreements with HighTide Energy, Inc. d/b/a Accelevate Solutions valued at 35% of gross revenue excluding hardware (effective 2026-05-07).
  evidence_excerpt: On May 7, 2026, following the successful completion of due diligence, entered into two definitive Reseller Agreements (the “Commercial Agreements”) with Accelevate.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226022133/0001493152-26-022133-index.htm

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